An occasional sore throat is not terribly uncommon, especially for those who suffer allergies or just seem to be prone to catching colds. It is uncomfortable for sure, but most of the time it subsides as the allergy or cold dissipates.
Chronic sore throats though tend to have a different cause. I know of people who actually just got accustomed to this discomfort since it did not necessarily adversely affect their day to day lives. It is one of those things some people “just learn to live with.”
A common complaint is waking with a sore throat. Again, although this seems a fairly minor ailment, a daily or almost daily sore throat is a good indicator that something is not “quite right.”
To be clear, if the sore throat is accompanied by a fever, difficulty breathing, rash or other symptoms, medical attention should be sought.
However, a sore throat that appears without other symptoms could be caused from snoring or sleep apnea.
Unless we are disturbing someone else with the noise, it is understandable that many of us do not even realize we are snoring. After all, we are sleeping while it occurs.
There are a number of reasons why a person snores. It may be that the tongue has fallen back into the throat blocking air flow. Narrow nasal passages could be the culprit. A narrow jaw or tense muscles that support is can also narrow the breathing passage.
Why does this matter if you’re not disturbing anyone and the sore throat is just a minor discomfort?
Inadequate air flow means you are not getting the oxygen flow to your body that you should be. This can cause headaches as well as rob you of restful sleep. That of course leads to decreased energy and lethargy throughout the day.
A more severe problem associated with snoring is sleep apnea. Someone suffering from sleep apnea actually stops breathing many times throughout the night. This is a very serious problem and a sleep study is recommended to properly diagnose it.
Sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure which of course can then lead to stroke or heart attacks.
Therefore, a chronic sore throat merits attention, especially if it seems to occur upon waking.
Alleviating snoring or apnea can make a huge difference in your overall well being. The sore throat should of course disappear, but you should also find that you wake well rested. You’ll also find that your memory and motivation improve since you are finally getting the rest and oxygen the body requires to function properly.
If you suspect you may be snoring or could be suffering from sleep apnea, I highly recommend my Stop Snoring Program. It addresses the reasons you snore and provides all natural exercises for stopping it-permanently. Very often, snoring ceases after only performing the exercises a night or two.
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